
Longbox Review
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Comic book discussion, plus The Gutters (personal journal), The Legion Project (LSH v3), and Center Seat (Star Trek).
Location:
United States
Description:
Comic book discussion, plus The Gutters (personal journal), The Legion Project (LSH v3), and Center Seat (Star Trek).
Twitter:
@longboxreview
Language:
English
Contact:
208-953-1841
Website:
http://longboxreview.com/
Email:
longboxreview@gmail.com
Episodes
The Legion Project 49: A Time to Live
5/7/2025
"It's the time for deadly revelations as the Legionnaires uncover the conspirators in their midst ... and Starfinger reveals his infiltrators."
Timestamps:
(00:45) Preamble and feedback
(17:56) Legion of Super-Heroes #49 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion
(39:53) Main discussion
(1:42:09) Who’s Who in the LSH #4 entries on Legion Worlds, Cosmic King, Lightning Lord, and Saturn Queen; also Who’s Who Update ’88 #1 on Brainiac and the Green Lantern Corps.
(2:19:26) Legion related DCU appearances: Superman #20
(2:33:51) Wrap up and outro
Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com.
Thanks for listening!
The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run".
Intro theme: “Lost City” by RhoMusic
Duration:02:37:47
Reading Pile: March 2025 Comic Books
4/23/2025
I talk about some of the 34 comic books I read in March 2025.
Don't forget about the #JSApril event that is celebrating 85 years of everyone's favorite and first Golden Age superhero team, the Justice Society of America. Visit https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/JSApril for more information.
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Duration:00:26:11
Spotlight on All-Star Comics #36 for #JSApril
4/9/2025
As part of the #JSApril event, I am spotlighting All-Star Comics #36 and the "5 Drowned Men"!
Visit the Fire and Water Podcast Network website for a complete list of participating podcasters, bloggers, and what they’re covering at https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/JSApril.
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Duration:00:38:56
Reading Pile: February 2025 Comic Books
3/26/2025
I talk about some of the 82 comic books I read in February 2025.
I’m also joining the #JSApril event that is celebrating 85 years of everyone’s favorite and first Golden Age superhero team, the Justice Society of America. Listen to the promo in this episode, but you can also visit https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/JSApril for more information.
Feedback!
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Comic Geek Speak episode 1985: Emperor Doom Comics Discourse 114 episode 114: A Discussion with Tom King Thanks for listening!
Duration:00:33:14
The Gutters: Man of Leisure
3/12/2025
It's a new year and a new me (sort of)! I catch you up on my post-retirement life, plus the usual tv, movie, and podcast talk.
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Links
The episodeWest Wing Weekly political film fest Inglorious Treksperts Meanwhile at the Podcast episode 300Peace Bound and Down
Thanks for listening!
Duration:00:41:14
Reading Pile: January 2025 Comic Books
2/26/2025
The old Pull List Review episodes I did are now my Reading Pile episodes, where I talk about the books I read in a particular month. In this case, I talk about some of the 56 comic books I read in January 2025, plus my plans for the podcast this year.
I'm also joining the #JSApril event that is celebrating 85 years of everyone's favorite and first Golden Age superhero team, the Justice Society of America. Listen to the promo in this episode, but you can also visit https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/JSApril for more information.
Feedback!
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Duration:00:43:36
Favorite Comic Books of 2024
2/10/2025
It’s a new year, but it's also time to look back at my favorite comic books that I read in 2024 ... and 2023?! Be sure to let me know what your favorites were!
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Duration:00:57:30
Christmas Gab Bag 2024
12/18/2024
Happy holidays! It's that time of year, and this time George (from Meanwhile at the Podcast) and I discuss the following Christmas-related comic books:
Please subscribe to Meanwhile at the Podcast and interact with George, Rodney, Kristin, or Rich through the following:
http://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.comhttps://www.facebook.com/meanwhileatthepodcasthttps://twitter.com/@MeanwhileATPhttps://www.instagram.com/meanwhileatphttps://bsky.app/profile/meanwhileatp.bsky.social Feedback!
longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Listen to previous Christmas Gab Bag episodes: https://longboxreview.com/tag/gab-bag/.
Thanks for listening!
Duration:02:31:06
The Legion Project 48: A Time to Die
12/13/2024
"The other Legionnaires begin to weed out the conspirators, as Brainiac Five's plan results in disaster."
Timestamps:
(00:45) Preamble
(05:46) Legion of Super-Heroes #48 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion
(23:23) Main discussion
(1:33:01) Discussing the first issue of the Wanderers
(2:04:24) Who’s Who in the LSH #3 entries on Heroes of Lallor, the Khunds and Invisible Kid I
(2:26:14) Legion related DCU appearances: Superman #19, Adventures of Superman #442 and the recent DC All In Special
(2:43:37) Wrap up and outro
Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com.
Thanks for listening!
The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run".
Intro theme: “Lost City” by RhoMusic
https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusichttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos
Duration:02:45:26
My Comics History: July/Aug 1979
11/27/2024
Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. This episode I talk about some comic books that were published during July and August 1979. I also spotlight DC Comics Presents #14 and Marvel Team-Up #86.
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Episode 250 Thanks for listening!
Listen to other My Comics History episodes.
Duration:00:51:44
The Gutters: Lifestyle Choices
10/25/2024
I talk about three major things going on in my life, plus a little movie and podcast talk.
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Links
Comic Geek SpeakDepartment of Midnight Meanwhile at the Podcast episode 284 Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow Thanks for listening!
Duration:00:27:02
Episode 250, Featuring Daredevil and Superboy!
9/25/2024
It's the Longbox Review 250th comic book related podcast! To celebrate, I talk about two comics in my collection that reached that milestone number: Daredevil by Romita Jr and Nocenti and Superboy (and the Legion of Super-Heroes) by Hunt, Apollo, and Levitz.
What are your favorite comic book issues that reached 250?
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Duration:00:46:12
Center Seat: Star Trek Day 2024
9/8/2024
Stardate 2024.252. It's the 58th anniversary of Star Trek! I talk about how the franchise was celebrating this auspicious day, provide some reactions to the Lower Decks and Section 31 trailers, and end with a rebroadcast clip from one of my The Gutters episodes of the trip I took with my family to the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour.
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Theme music: “Saving the World” by Aaron Kenny (https://www.youtube.com/user/contactkennya/)
Duration:00:37:02
The Legion Project 47: Conspiracy Theory
9/6/2024
"The mystery surrounding the secret conspiracy within the Legion deepens, along with the tension amongst the Legionnaires."
Timestamps:
(00:46) Preamble
(07:44) Legion of Super-Heroes #47 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion
(27:04) Main discussion
(1:27:05) Comments on Adventure Comics #375, the first appearance of the Wanderers, and their publishing history
(1:50:57) Who’s Who in the LSH #2 entries on Ferro Lad, Douglas Nolan, and Duo Damsel
(2:24:13) Legion related DCU appearances: Adventures of Superman #441
(2:36:17) Wrap up and outro
Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com.
Thanks for listening!
The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run".
Intro theme: “Lost City” by RhoMusic
https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusichttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos
Duration:02:42:44
A Conversation with Mike from Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow
8/23/2024
Podcaster and comic book fan Mike Atchison joins me to discuss his comic book history, his involvement with the Campus Comics Cast and his own venture with Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow, and I challenge Mike with some comic book trivia! And don't forget to enter Mike's comic book giveaway -- listen for details!
Also, listen to more of Mike on Meanwhile at the Podcast
Feedback!
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Thanks for listening!
Links:
TwitterBlueskyMike's email Mike's Comic Shop RoadshowCampus Comics CastMeanwhile at the PodcastTDR 575: the Shadow Hero
Duration:01:17:55
Totally Awesome Week of Comics! Theme: Super Friends
8/10/2024
The fine folks from Meanwhile at the Podcast -- George, Rodney, Kristen, and Rich -- join me to recommend comic books around the theme of "Super Friends" to give you a Totally Awesome Week of Comics! What could those comic books be? Listen to find out!
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Links:
Meanwhile at the Podcast https://x.com/meanwhileatp https://instagram.com/meanwhileatp/ https://www.facebook.com/meanwhileatthepodcastGeorge https://x.com/artnerrd https://www.instagram.com/theartnerrd/ https://facebook.com/artnerrd https://shop.spreadshirt.com/artnerrd https://www.facebook.com/kristingollhofer https://www.instagram.com/kristingollhoferRich Sequart article about Sandman #13
Duration:01:19:30
My Comics History: May/June 1979
7/17/2024
Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. This episode I talk about some comic books that were published during May and June 1979 and spotlight Superman #338.
Feedback!
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Travis's YouTube channelLegion first issuesMike's Comic Shop Roadshow ep 7 Thanks for listening!
Listen to other My Comics History episodes.
Duration:00:47:22
Pull List Review: March 2024 Comics
7/3/2024
I talk about the comic books I read in March 2024, including Black Owl #1, Rex Dexter of Mars #1, Legion of Super-Heroes #46, Justice Society of America #8, Third Shift Society v1 (#1-5), Fantastic Four #14, Sunflowers, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #24, Nightwing #111, Saucer Country: The Finale #1, Scarlet Witch (2015) #2-4, Star v1 (#1-5), and Newburn v1 (#1-8).
Feedback!
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Public Domain Super HeroesAtomic Pulp Media Thanks for listening!
Duration:00:49:30
The Gutters: A Most Magical Place
6/19/2024
In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal, Maddie and I continue our conversation about our February 2024 vacation, focusing on our Walt Disney World visit + one day at Universal Studios.
Apologies for the all-too present hum throughout the recording. I tried a new microphone and will never use that again!
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Duration:01:15:30
The Gutters: When You Wish...
6/6/2024
In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal, Maddie joins me to talk about our experience on the Disney Wish cruise ship on the first part of our vacation during February 2024.
Apologies for the all-too present hum throughout the recording. I tried a new microphone and will never use that again!
Feedback!
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Listen to other The Gutters episodes.
Duration:01:11:07